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Leb-i Derya


4.0 of 5 stars 343 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Diner, Dessert, Turkish, Bar, Tea Room
  • kumbaraci yokusu 115/7 tunel, beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey
  • +90212 293 49 89

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1 of 5 stars
Istanbul-Turkey
7 Nov 2009

There are two Leb-i Derya's almost 5 minutes away from each other in walking distance. This one is on a slope from Beyoğlu. The other one is in Richmond Hotel. We have been recommended by our friends to go to Leb-i Derya but they were talking about the Richmond Hotel one, we misunderstood them and our expectations raised by their... more

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3 of 5 stars
Vail
7 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We were recommended by our hotel concierge. The service was snotty, the hostess was extremely rude, luckily our server was excellent. Food was good but nothing special. The views were outstanding looking over the city and the harbor more

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2 of 5 stars
Istanbul, Turkey
27 Jul 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I've just returned from a visit to Leb-i-Derya and thought I should write a view immediately. We had heard good things about this place so I thought it worthwhile to book a table. Normally I'm not picky at all, but for the price of the food compared to other restaurants, so many things just weren't up to scracth. First off,... more

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4 of 5 stars
Jacksonville, North Carolina
25 Apr 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I am surprised to read the negative reviews of the food. The food was only slightly more expensive than others we have eaten at yet was of good quality. The menu could have been bigger but there was a great deal of variety among the entrees. The walnut beef roll appetizer with dipping sauce was especially good. Save your money... more

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1 of 5 stars
Edinburgh
14 Dec 2008
4
people found this review helpful

We went to Leb-i Derya on a personal recommendation and backed up by research in the Lonely Planet and Time Out Istanbul. In short, we were very disappointed with the whole experience. The restaurant is at the top of a residential building which can be accessed via a stair or lift. The view from the restaurant is great but the... more

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3 of 5 stars
San Francisco
2 Oct 2008
4
people found this review helpful

Go for the view and that is about it. Food was bland except for the curry steak, which was just bad. We ordered a few apps but they were nothing special and actually a bit bland. Wine was bad and the entree was below average, especially for the price. Felt that we were in another country as none of the... more

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4 of 5 stars
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29 Jul 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Really amazing view! It's worthy to be visited, though the entrance is not so goodlooking :) more

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4 of 5 stars
woodlands
7 May 2008
2
people found this review helpful

"The view is great. Go." As introduced in Lonely Planet, we explored up Richmond Hotel for this restaurant. Bent on having a great meal and testing their drinks bar, we are a little disappointed that they do not serve lunch on 4 May (for some reason on the other). A quick look at their breakfast buffet spread is not too... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
25 Feb 2008

Usually full of people but nice view. Dishes are average. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
1 Feb 2008
1
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Food is awful and looks messy more

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Leb-i Derya Address

kumbaraci yokusu 115/7 tunel, beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90212 293 49 89
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.